Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on 30.04.2025, in Parliament.

The Acting Secretary General of Parliament, Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing, that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Tenth Parliament, in terms of the provisions of Article 66(a) of the Constitution with effect from 06th April 2025, due to the death of Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District Hon. Member of Parliament.

A delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met with the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, recently  at Parliament premises.

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne emphasized that the guidance of the Maha Sangha is crucial for transforming Sri Lankan politics and fostering a better political culture.

The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 was passed in the Parliament today (25) by a majority of 109 votes. The Second Reading vote was held around 6.10 pm where 155 votes were cast in favor of the Bill and 46 votes were cast against it.

A business delegation from Pakistan met with the Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (18). The delegation, which included prominent businessmen from the pharmaceutical, food, and IT sectors, engaged in discussions aimed at further strengthening of bilateral trade relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority, without amendments in Parliament yesterday (Feb. 17).

Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today (Feb. 14) that he has received the determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill titled “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” challenged in the Supreme Court under Article 121 (1) of the Constitution, which had been heard before a bench of three Judges.